Description
Artichoke Bruschetta is a creamy and flavorful appetizer made with a blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese, served on toasted French baguette slices. It is easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining, featuring a bubbly, golden-browned topping that pairs beautifully with fresh parsley or paprika garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Artichoke Mixture
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (14-ounce) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Bread and Garnish
- French baguette loaf, cut at a ⅓-inch angle slices
- Fresh minced parsley or paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Blend in mayonnaise and chopped artichoke hearts. Mix in grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and garlic salt, then beat at high speed until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Preheat broiler: Set your oven broiler to high heat to prepare for toasting the bruschetta.
- Assemble bruschetta: Dollop a generous amount of the artichoke mixture onto each baguette slice. Spread it evenly to the edges to help prevent burning during broiling. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Broil: Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 3 minutes or until the topping is bubbly and golden brown on top. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh minced parsley or a light dusting of paprika if desired. Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use artichoke hearts packed in water or brine, not marinated varieties, for the best texture and flavor.
- To serve as an artichoke dip, spread the mixture in a pie plate or baking dish and bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- For a browned top on the dip, you can broil for a couple additional minutes after baking.
- Serve the dip with baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
